Many members of the Hervey family, before and after the 4th Earl, were great collectors and Ickworth is a superb showcase for these magnificent collections. The paintings include works by Velasquez, Titian, Gainsborough, Lawrence and Kauffmann. There is splendid porcelain and furniture and the collection of silver is one of the finest in the country. The house was accepted by the Treasury in payment of death duties and was given to the National Trust in 1956. The house stands in an Italianate garden in a setting of magnificent beeches, cypresses and cedars. The park was designed by 'Capability' Brown. There is a deer enclosure and several woodland walks. Read more......